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Fingertips Woodland Nursery # Fingertips Woodland Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2022) · 50 Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 4QL · Hertfordshire Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Hertfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Fingertips Woodland Nursery, established in 2010 by Jenny and Shaun, offers an Ofsted-Outstanding provision for children aged 2-5 years. The nursery operates from two sites, with the Woodland Nursery located within Manland Primary School in Harpenden, and a new Forest Nursery location at the Luton Hoo Estate. Both settings provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, learn, and build confidence through both indoor and outdoor learning opportunities. The nursery is particularly strong in its commitment to forest school principles, pioneered by its founders, and credits this approach with accelerating children's development. They provide care five days a week for 38 weeks of the year, with standard daily hours from 8 am to 4 pm and an optional extended hour until 5 pm. This family-run preschool prides itself on its highly qualified and experienced team, which includes certified Level 3 Forest School practitioners. They prioritise a rich environment where children can thrive and grow, seamlessly integrating natural exploration with structured learning. Our ethos Fingertips Woodland Nursery is committed to forest school principles, which they believe accelerate children's development. They provide a rich environment that integrates natural exploration with structured learning, encouraging children to explore, discover, learn, and build confidence both indoors and outdoors. What it's like Children thrive in this highly welcoming and nurturing nursery. Learning opportunities outdoors are particularly rich and children benefit from an exciting and stimulating range of outdoor experiences. Staff plan carefully for children's learning needs but also give children a big voice in what they want to do and when. Ofsted Outstanding Forest School focus Family-run Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Charges are billed on a daily basis for an 8am to 4pm session, with optional extended hours available. Fees vary depending on whether government funding hours are applied. Invoicing is done termly, with options to pay in instalments. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Daily fee (with 6 hours funding) £27 / day - Daily fee (with 3 hours funding) £55.50 / day - Daily fee (no funding) £84 / day - Extended hour (4pm-5pm) £12 / hour - Refundable deposit £200 / session Good to know - A refundable deposit of £200 is required upon registration. - Invoices are issued termly, with an option to pay in two instalments. - All instalments must be paid at least 7 days before the start of each term. - Additional sessions must be paid in advance by cash or cheque. - Staggered starts are implemented during the first two weeks of September. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Fingertips Woodland Nursery Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10239346 Lead inspector Naomi Brown Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188175)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2577665) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=fingertips-woodland-nursery-al5-4ql-2577665) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am - 4pm (with an optional extended hour until 5pm) Age range 2-5 Year olds Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Day-care Staff 17 Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Fingertips Woodland Nursery Last inspected 8 June 2022 · Naomi Brown Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children thrive in this highly welcoming and nurturing nursery. Learning opportunities outdoors are particularly rich and children benefit from an exciting and stimulating range of outdoor experiences. Staff plan carefully for children's learning needs but also give children a big voice in what they want to do and when. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in this highly welcoming and nurturing nursery. - Learning opportunities outdoors are particularly rich and children benefit from an exciting and stimulating range of outdoor experiences. - Leaders build an ambitious curriculum that responds to the needs of all children who attend. - Children's behaviour is exemplary. - All children, including those who may need extra support, make rapid progress and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Inspection #10239346 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188175) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > All parents report that they have the highest regard for the nursery where their children thrive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision This, coupled with staff's exacting assessment of children's needs, means that they identify and tackle any gaps in children's development as soon as possible. All children, including those who may need extra support, make rapid progress and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Outdoor space Learning opportunities outdoors are particularly rich and children benefit from an exciting and stimulating range of outdoor experiences. Children take care to climb a tree, with staff nearby should they need them. Inspection history Most recent inspection 8 June 2022 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188175) ## Frequently asked about Fingertips Woodland Nursery ### How does Fingertips Woodland Nursery support children with SEND? ### What ages of children does Fingertips Woodland Nursery look after? ### What size of nursery is Fingertips Woodland Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Fingertips Woodland Nursery accept? ### Is Fingertips Woodland Nursery Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Harpenden Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Fingertips Woodland Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Harpenden Day Nursery and Pre School Harpenden · AL5 4HA ](/nursery/harpenden-day-nursery-and-pre-school-al5-4ha-2826207) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Cosmos Nursery and Kindergarten Harpenden · AL5 4UN ](/nursery/cosmos-nursery-and-kindergarten-al5-4un-2792878) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Day Nursery and Preschool Harpenden · AL5 4EL 4.5(17 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-central-day-nursery-and-preschool-al5-4el-ey289502) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool Harpenden · AL5 2UE 4.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-harpenden-luton-road-day-nursery-and-preschool-al5-2ue-ey312940) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Batford Day Care Harpenden · AL5 5BQ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/batford-day-care-al5-5bq-ey301868) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Playschool Nursery Harpenden Harpenden · AL5 2HU ](/nursery/playschool-nursery-harpenden-al5-2hu-ey389549) [See all nurseries in Harpenden →](/search?q=Harpenden) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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